My interview with the late, great STAR TREK icon Nichelle Nichols, and the special, surreal moment we shared.
Hailing Frequencies Open: A Q&A with Star Trek’s Legendary Nichelle Nichols
‘Star Trek’ Model Memories
I miss having model spaceships hanging from my ceiling…
Shatner & Trumbull Detail How ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ Almost Crashed and Burned
William Shatner and Douglas Trumbull recall script woes, production delays and the disaster that almost stopped the TREK franchise in its tracks.
The Nostalgia of Listening to the Original ‘Star Trek’ Soundtrack
I’ve also been listening to the wonderful symphonic soundtrack music for classic STAR TREK. It really takes you back.
Star Trek’s ‘Doomsday Machine’ Still Thrills at 50
“The Doomsday Machine” had everything a STAR TREK fan could want: action, suspense, courage, remorse, sacrifice — and great music.
Time Capsule Footage: Filming ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’
During my days working at ET, I gleefully raided the ET vault for vintage set-visit video of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN to assemble a tribute video and was not disappointed.
An Epic ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Party
How often does one get to drink STAR TREK-themed drinks and sit in the Enterprise Captain’s Chair with the frickin’ Endeavour on display behind you?
S*T*A*R Team: A Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Knockoff’s Origin & Rebirth
The origins of Ideal’s S*T*A*R Team and how one toy company is giving the short-lived toy line new life.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
It’s a heist film, a love story, a coming-of-age flick, a mentor-protégé study — and a blast.
A Conversation with SHAG: The Influence of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Planet of the Apes’ & More on His Pop-Culture Painting
EXCLUSIVE: Talented artist SHAG talks pop-culture influences, licensed character work, what he refuses to paint, and what’s next!
A Trip Through the ‘Trek’ Archives
I took a personal tour of Roddenberry Entertainment to see rare STAR TREK memorabilia and more.
William Shatner’s Surprising ‘Raw Nerve’ Confession
William Shatner is a tough nut to crack when it comes to his personal life, but opened up to me in this surprising STAR TREK interview.
Seth MacFarlane Interview: ‘The Orville’ Walks Line Between Comedy and Drama
FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane talks to me about his new Sci-Fi series, which may owe more to M*A*S*H than STAR TREK.
A Renewed Look at ‘Logan’s Run’
Renew! Michael York and Jenny Agutter reunite for a fresh look at their 1976 dystopian Sci-Fi classic.
Patrick Duffy Resurfaces ‘Man From Atlantis’
MAN FROM ATLANTIS star Patrick Duffy shares fond memories of his short-lived ’70s Sci-Fi TV series.
‘Psycho Goreman’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
We need to support more wonderfully wacky films like this outrageous indie Sci-Fi/horror comedy by Steven Kostanski.
Remembering Saturday Morning Fever!
Do you have fond memories of waking up early on Saturday mornings and carving out a spot in front of your TV?
In Memory of the Movie Theater That Made Me
I will always have warm, nostalgic memories of the movie theater that “made me” — Scarsdale Plaza.
‘Dynamite’ Poster Nostalgia
Remembering the wonderful folded posters from the pages of Dynamite magazine.
Pandemic Panic: The Influence of Richard Matheson’s ‘I Am Legend’
Contemporary undead, post-apocalyptic and pandemic tales owe a ton of gratitude to Richard Matheson’s I AM LEGEND.
A Return to Disney’s ‘The Black Hole’
I chat with THE BLACK HOLE stars and director on the occasion of the iconic Disney film’s 40th anniversary.
The Unexpected Path to ‘Alien’: My Interview with Ridley Scott
My one-on-one interview with legendary director Ridley Scott for the 40th anniversary of ALIEN.
Horror Photo-Op Wonderland: Inside ‘I Like Scary Movies’
The ultimate photo-op zone for fans to be immersed in their favorite dark fantasy worlds.
An Ode To ‘Quark’: Richard Benjamin Remembers His Brief but Beloved Sci-Fi Sitcom
His short-lived ’70s Sci-Fi show may have slipped into a black hole, but Richard Benjamin has a special fondness for it.
How ‘Child’s Play’ Overcame Internal Strife to Become a Horror Classic
My interview with CHILD’S PLAY creator Don Mancini, producer David Kirschner & director Tom Holland for the 30th anniversary of the horror classic.
Malcolm McDowell Reflects on the Brilliance of ‘Time After Time’
My interview with Malcolm McDowell on TIME AFTER TIME and how making the Nicholas Meyer film changed his life.
Vintage ‘RoboCop’ Set-Visit Footage with a Quirky Peter Weller
Watch amazing behind-the-scenes footage of ROBOCOP, complete with Peter Weller’s quirky personal tour of the set and that unwieldy Robo-suit.
LISTEN NOW: Podcasts Featuring IT CAME FROM… Creator David Weiner
I love to talk, and so naturally I love the podcast format, which provides a casual, fun, and freeform way to share all the things I love about genre pop culture.
Remembering Marvel Super Special Movie Adaptations
Being both a movie buff and avid comic-book reader had its perks in the ’70s and ’80s, especially when Marvel Comics rolled out its “Marvel Super Special” comic-book magazine series.
The Art of Famous Monsters of Filmland
Inspired by our Rondo Award win, I shine a spotlight on the current roster of artists painting for Famous Monsters and the brand-new art that came about during the time that I was editor of the magazine.
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